Harris, despite being part of the Biden administration, was seen by some as being more sympathetic to the pro-Palestinian cause and made a forceful case for a cease-fire deal after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netantyahu.

“We all came to a consensus that it’s not going to make a difference, that [Harris] represents this administration,” said Hatem Abudayyeh, chair of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network. “We’re going to stay full steam ahead.”

Harris may also face sporadic protests inside the arena where she will make her televised acceptance speech on Thursday. About 30 delegates who represent the “uncommitted” vote in the primary which activists used as a means of protesting Biden’s policies on Israel will attend.

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    4 months ago

    “Why did you do that?” said Kamala Frog to the US PCN Scorpion. “Now we will both drown.”

    ‘we could not help ourselves. It is our nature.’

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      4 months ago

      In the story, the only suffer long enough to die.

      In reality, we’re talking about my kids living in a country I wouldn’t recognize. Vastly different than when I was their age.